Meet the partners
Envirohemp S.L.
Envirohemp is an innovation‑driven company dedicated to developing sustainable bioproducts and advanced carbon‑based materials within a circular‑economy framework. We specialize in valorizing agricultural and agro‑industrial by‑products—such as residues from the olive oil and wine sectors—transforming them into high‑value carbon materials through efficient and environmentally responsible processes.
A key part of our circular‑economy strategy is the electrochemical regeneration of spent activated carbon, enabling the recovery and reuse of exhausted adsorbents and reducing the need for virgin carbon materials. By combining biomass valorization with advanced regeneration technologies, Envirohemp provides scalable, sustainable solutions for multiple industrial applications while promoting resource efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Consorcio de Aguas Bilbao Bizkaia
Consorcio de Aguas Bilbao Bizkaia (CABB), the Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium, is the public water utility responsible for water supply and sanitation services across 98 municipalities in the province of Bizkaia, including Bilbao, its capital.
CABB operates two major treatment facilities:
- Venta Alta drinking water treatment plant: treats water for a population of one million.
- Galindo wastewater treatment plant: treats wastewater from a population of one million before it is discharged back into the river.
Role in the HORIZON REGENOIUS project
Venta Alta will host part of the HORIZON REGENOIUS project’s work, focusing on the activation of carbon in its activated carbon filters through electrochemical processes.
District Local Government Organization of Larnaka
EOAL is a public legal entity responsible for essential local government services across the Larnaka District. It serves five Municipalities and five Community Clusters, comprising 31 communities. Its responsibilities include water supply and sewerage services, town planning and building permits, and the management of the district’s Green Points for solid waste collection and recycling. EOAL aims to become a resilient, modern, and citizen-oriented organization, delivering high-quality public services while protecting the environment and supporting sustainable development. It is committed to improving residents’ quality of life through efficient infrastructure management, digital transformation, and innovative environmental practices. EOAL also actively participates in European research and innovation projects, promoting sustainable water management, wastewater reuse, circular economy solutions, climate resilience, and smart local governance. Through collaboration with national and international partners, EOAL contributes to developing innovative solutions that enhance environmental protection, resource efficiency, public services, and the sustainability and resilience of local communities.
Aigües de Barcelona
Aigües de Barcelona manages the entire water cycle: from abstraction to treatment, transport, and distribution, as well as sanitation, wastewater treatment, and regeneration for return to the environment or reuse. Committed to people and the planet, the company serves nearly 3 million citizens in the Barcelona metropolitan area, working with the clear purpose of improving people’s quality of life and making cities better places to live. Harnessing the power of water, we are changing the future.
CANAL DE ISABEL II, S.A., M.P.
CANAL DE ISABEL II is the public utility responsible for managing the entire urban water cycle in the Madrid Region (over 8,000 km²) since 1851. Today, the company provides water services to more than 7 million inhabitants through a network of approximately 1.6 million customer contracts. It manages 13 reservoirs, numerous groundwater resources and around 18,000 km of water supply and distribution networks.
In addition, CANAL DE ISABEL II operates the wastewater and stormwater management system of the region, including more than 15,000 km of sewerage networks, 73 storm tanks, and 155 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The company also manages over 700 km of reclaimed water distribution networks, supporting water reuse and circular economy initiatives throughout the Community of Madrid, and is fully committed to the environment and innovation
Extraco Construccions E Proyxectos
EXTRACO, S.A. is a large enterprise specializing in civil works, building construction and services like infrastructure maintenance, water treatment and industrial facility upkeep. It operates in Spain, with branches in Portugal, Panamá and Perú. The company employs over 300 staff, including engineers specialising in various fields of expertise and technologies. It also has its own R&D department, which undertakes wide-ranging projects in response to national and international calls for proposals.
Its 10,000 m² headquarters in Ourense supports prototype construction, validation and monitoring, complemented by an R&D laboratory and a fleet of vehicles and heavy machinery suitable for real-scale prototypes.
The company holds various contracts for the management and operation of roads, transport infrastructure and water plants throughout Spain. Acting as a partner in the REGENIOUS project, EXTRACO will research the reuse of spent activated carbon filters in the design and manufacture of new types of road surfacing materials.
ASCA GmbH & Co. KG
ASCA GmbH & Co. KG, located in Kitzingen, Germany and part of the HERING group, is among the world leaders in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV). ASCA produces printed organic solar cells with a focus on client-specific solutions and helps clients with system solutions in order to integrate OPV into already existing or new products. ASCA enjoys rare expertise that enables it to integrate flexible organic photovoltaic films into multiple materials including but not limited to textiles, polycarbonate, glass and ETFE. ASCA is a pioneer in numerous architectural projects. The company differentiates itself from all other global operators in the flexible organic photovoltaic film market by its proficiency in free-form technology, which allows for artistic creativity to produce customized and original photovoltaic shapes in a variety of colours supporting the high added-value architectural preferences of leading designers.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) is a leading research-intensive university with a strong innovation ecosystem. The GEFRO (Electrochemistry, Photochemistry and Organic Reactivity Group) at UAB develops innovative electrochemical and photochemical materials and processes for sustainability, energy efficiency, and advanced manufacturing applications. The group has a strong track record in transferring research into innovative technologies and participating in European collaborative projects.
FUNDACIÓN GAIKER
GAIKER Technology Centre, member of Basque Research and Technology Alliance, BRTA, is a Technology Centre located in the Technological Park of Bizkaia (Spain) and is devoted to the up-take of own knowledge and to the development of new technologies that are later transferred to customers coming from sectors such as the environment, engineering, pharmaceutical, chemistry, recycling, among others.
From 1985, the Centre has carried more than 2,650 R&D Projects related to its Knowledge Areas: Environment, Recycling and Circular Economy, Sustainable Composites and Functional Polymers and Biotechnology. Besides its activity in R&D, GAIKER offers to its customers Advanced Technological Services, Analysis and Tests and Technological Dissemination Services.
GAIKER, which at present counts on more than 116 employees, obtained in 2025 the certification of its Innovation Management System in accordance with ISO 56001 standard, which added to the rest of certifications and accreditations of the Centre, guarantees the quality of its work.
Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute
At the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), we drive industrial innovation in Egypt. Since the 1980s, with support from UNIDO, we’ve excelled in metallurgy, minerals, and advanced materials. With cutting-edge research facilities and a team of expert scientists, CMRDI plays a vital role in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical industrial solutions. At CMRDI, we are building a foundation for Egypt’s future in fields such as renewable energy, sustainable mining, and innovative materials science.
Our Vision is to be a global leader in research, innovation, and technology development in the fields of metallurgy, minerals, and advanced materials.
Our Mission is Supporting the national economy through developing the Egyptian industry, transferring and adapting technology, and promoting sustainable practices.
Our Goals:
- Maximizing the benefits from mineral resources
- Lowering the production costs
- Developing and updating production processes
- Utilization of secondary products and wastes
- Preserving the environment
- Deepening local manufacturing
Cetaqua-Water Technology Centre
Cetaqua is an innovation centre based on a unique public-private collaboration model. At Cetaqua, we develop technologies and solutions to create a sustainable, safe and accessible water cycle for all, contributing to economical, environmental, and social development and considering local needs for the benefit of our communities.
UNE- Spanish Association for Standardization
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) is legally designated as the National Standardization Body of Spain. It is the national representative and member of the European (CEN/CENELEC), International (ISO/IEC) and Panamerican (COPANT) Organizations for Standardization, and member of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
Formally, it is a non-profit, private, independent and multisectoral organisation, recognised at national, European and international level. Through the development of technical standards UNE helps to improve the quality and competitiveness of companies, products and services.
CONTACTICA SL
Spanish innovation consulting company, specialized in R&D&I consultancy, project management and sustainability services, particularly for EU-funded innovation projects.
C4G - Consulting and training network
C4G is a training and consultancy provider based in Portugal. With innovation services to municipalities, SMEs and other organizations it helps to adress societal changes in order to acelerate the adoption of new technologies and methods for a more sustainable economy.
Waterloop Solutions GmbH
Waterloop Solutions GmbH is an engineering consulting firm based in Germany, founded in 2024 by experts with 20+ years of water management and treatment experience. We work on improving water management and enabling water reuse in the agricultural, urban, commercial, industrial and municipal sectors. Our mission is to bridge the gap between scientific water research and practical implementation to build climate resilience. We accomplish this by tailoring our services to different needs: strategic consulting, feasibility studies, risk assessment and management, process optimization, support during the permitting process, trainings and continued education, quality assurance and control, and communication materials.
Water Europe
Water Europe is a multi-stakeholder association with over 300 members representing the entire water value chain. Originally established by the European Commission as a European Technology Platform, we bring together industry, utilities, research organisations, public authorities and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards a Water-Smart Society and Economy.
Through policy advocacy, research and innovation, cross-sectoral collaboration and investment mobilisation, we work to strengthen Europe’s water resilience, sustainability and competitiveness, bridging the gap between innovation, policy and implementation.
